LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,126 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laurel Elementary School, located at 1851 Laurel Ave in Poinciana, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Polk County Public Schools district. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a supportive learning environment. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while encouraging students to embody the spirit of their mascot, the "Laurel Lion," by promoting character development and school pride.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school utilizes its digital presence to keep parents and the community informed about academic initiatives, extracurricular activities, and district-wide resources. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student engagement, Laurel Elementary works to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, acting as a central hub for families in the Poinciana area.

1,126

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	533
Black	475
Asian	13
Two or More	18
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
533 (47.3%)
Black
475 (42.2%)
White
80 (7.1%)
Two or More
18 (1.6%)
Asian
13 (1.2%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)427-1375
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/LaurelLions
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	880
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 71

Kindergarten 164

Grade 1 165

Grade 2 181

Grade 3 185

Grade 4 187

Grade 5 173